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Cheyenne-Arapaho Cattle RanchCuster CountyThe main headquarters for this million-acre ranch was on the Washita River at the mouth of Quartermaster Creek. The ranch was also known as the Apple Ranch.
Located on OK-33, three miles east of Hammon

Jabbok Orphanage & SchoolCuster CountyAbe Eisenhower, uncle to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, started the orphanage in 1901 as a project of the Brethren of Christ Church. The surrounding cropland continues to provide income for missionary efforts of the organization.
Located on OK-33 at west edge of Thomas

Red Wheat AllotmentCuster CountyPrior to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Reservation land run of April 19, 1892, this quarter-section of land was allotted to a Cheyenne woman named Red Wheat. Mennonite emigrants from Russia introduced 'Turkey red' winter wheat to northwest Oklahoma.
Located on OK-66 at east edge of Clinton

Southwestern State CollegeCuster CountyThe Sixth Legislative Assembly of Oklahoma Territory established the college on March 8, 1901. Classes began two years later with James Robert Campbell as the first president. The school is now known as Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Located on OK-66, 1/2 mile east of Weatherford

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